Question: Consolidated Stores is undergoing a unionization campaign. Before the election, management says that the union is unnecessary to protect workers. Management also provides bonuses and wage increases to the workers during this period. The employees reject the union.

Union organizers protest that the wage increases during the election campaign unfairly prejudiced the vote. Should these wage increases be regarded as an unfair labor practice? Discuss. For a sample answer to this question, go to Appendix B at the end of this text.